MTC to update code to accommodate Uber and Lyft

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ST. LOUIS (KPLR) – Saturday the Metropolitan Taxicab Commission released a statement saying the commission is moving forward in updating the MTC code to better serve Transportation Network Companies like Lyft and Uber.

Over the last year the MTC has locked in battle to license companies like Lyft and Uber in the St. Louis area. Today the MTC said it will have a new code draft ready by its July 29th meeting of a vote.

The draft is expected to include:

New rule to make it easier for Transportation Network Companies to obtain operating permits immediately

Streamline driver application process for approval and permitting

Grant provisional licenses for Transportation Network Companies until the state mandated background checks issue is resolved